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THIS WEEKEND: WWII IN THE PACIFIC COMES TO LIFE - ahmus.me/Pacific2026Join us, rain or shine, this Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, at the American Heritage Museum for our WWII in the Pacific Re-Enactment Weekend, featuring two full days of living history, historic military vehicles, aircraft, demonstrations, and a dramatic recreation of an island battle in 1944.At 1:00 PM each day, American and Imperial Japanese forces will clash on the re-enactment field in a live WWII battle featuring infantry, military vehicles, and aircraft overhead. For the first time, see “Tora 101,” a replica Japanese A6M Zero built for the film Tora! Tora! Tora!, take to the skies alongside our Stinson OY-1 observation aircraft, weather permitting.Explore authentic Pacific War encampments throughout the day, meet the re-enactors, experience living history demonstrations, and add a WWII tank or half-track ride to your visit.Saturday & Sunday, August 22-239:00 AM to 5:00 PMBattle Re-Enactment at 1:00 PM each dayAmerican Heritage Museum, Hudson, MassachusettsYour admission includes access to the American Heritage Museum, Historic Aviation Hangar, and Classic Automobile Barn.This weekend only. Make your plans now and get your tickets before you arrive!Tickets and event details at: ahmus.me/Pacific2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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TOMORROW — Heritage & Horsepower at the American Heritage Museum! Info & Tickets at: ahmus.me/hhcs26Join us Saturday, August 8 for an incredible day of classic, exotic, and specialty automobiles alongside our world-class collection of tanks, military vehicles, historic aircraft, and vintage race cars!The Heritage & Horsepower Fundraiser Car Show runs from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with the museum open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Best of all, event proceeds support our Fuel Our Field Trips program, helping underserved students experience history firsthand.Make your plans now and join us tomorrow!Get tickets and details:www.americanheritagemuseum.org/event/heritage-horsepower-fundraiser-car-show/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Tank Demo Days at AHM

May 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am, ending May 16, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

$15 – $25

A fantastic weekend where you can see some of the American Heritage Museum’s tanks including the M4 Sherman and M24 Chaffee operating on our tank driving grounds behind the museum. *Special to this weekend: debut of the only  restored Panzer 1 in North America! Captivating historical narration will bring these amazing machines to life. WWII veterans will be participating in the exhibition!

All three museums will be open: The American Heritage Museum, The Historic Aviation Hangar and Classic Automobile Barn. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the world’s most rare aircraft, extraordinary American classic automobiles, historic tanks, armored vehicles, military artifacts and much more.

Re-enactors from the Colonial period / Revolutionary War, WWI and WWII will have encampments and demonstrations through the weekend.

There is over 100,000 square feet of space within the American Heritage Museum and Hangar combined. There is plenty of room for people to explore these amazing facilities while adhering to social distance protocols. Face masks will be required per MA COVID requirements. People will be led directionally through each museum with limited group size intervals.

Read more here.

Advance Sale and Event Day Admission Tickets

Admission for the Saturday and Sunday events are as follows:
$25 Adults  |  $20 Seniors/Veterans  |  $15 Children Under 12
Members, WWII/Korean War Veterans and Children Under 3 are Free – No ticket required.
Admission discounts can not be used for special event weekends.

Purchase your tickets online for faster processing through admission:

– Click here to Buy Tickets Online for Saturday, May 15, 2021

– Click here to Buy Tickets Online for Sunday, May 16, 2021

Tickets may be purchased the day of the event by Credit Card or Cash at the entry gate on the access road as well.

Tank Driving Experiences and Tank Rides Available

Tank Driving experiences and Tank Rides will be taking place over the weekend. You can register online, by phone, or on-site, but spaces are limited!

Tank Driving Experience Prices:

– M24 Chaffee Light Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $995.00 donation (tax deductible)

– M4 Sherman Medium Tank (20 minutes driving the tank) – $1495.00 donation (tax deductible)

Tank Ride Experience Prices:

– M24 Chaffee (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Three (3) persons – two in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.

– M4 Sherman (10 minute ride) – $595 per group of Two (2) persons – one in the turret, one in the bow gunner position.

Schedule your tank  driving or ride experience above or call 978-562-9182 to reserve.

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May 15, 2021 @ 10:00 am
End:
May 16, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Cost:
$15 – $25
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American Heritage Museum

The American Heritage Museum at the Collings Foundation featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection explores major conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War until today. Visitors discover and interact with our American heritage through the history, the changing technology, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear.

The American Heritage Museum is a program of Collings Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization, supported by admissions, grants, members, volunteers, and generous contributors. The EIN for Collings Foundation, Inc. dba American Heritage Museum is 47-1954671

Address

American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749

Phone: (978) 562-9182
Fax: (978) 568-8231

General: admin@americanheritagemuseum.org

SATURDAY - DLX EVENTS CAR SHOW 10AM-1PM - Museum Visitors be Aware

If you are planning to visit the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, August 29th, please be aware that the DLX Events Car Show is taking place on the museum grounds and traffic may be heavy between 10:00am to 11:30am. Please note that this event is a separate admission from the museum and tickets to the DLX event may be purchased at the link below. Museum admission is not included with the event ticket.